Space astronomy specialisation concentrates in skills needed to operate astronomical instruments in space, such as space telescopes, and handle the data from them. It is suitable for students who plan for a career in academic research or technical career in planning for space missions.
The table below lists the suggested course selection for this specialisation. Note that changes in the lecturer list are possible; the final decisions of lecturers are always made during the summer prior to the academic year.
Course | ECTS points | Lecturer |
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Main subject courses |
Radiative processes in astrophysics |
8 |
Prof. Mauri Valtonen |
Astronomy laboratory works II |
5 |
Ass.Prof. Harry Lehto |
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Fortran 90 and numerical methods |
8 |
Dr Hannu Karttunen |
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Statistical methods and data analysis in astronomy |
4 |
Ass.Prof. Harry Lehto |
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Astronomy seminar |
2 |
Prof Esko Valtaoja |
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Astrodynamics |
4 |
Dr Seppo Mikkola |
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High-energy astronomy |
6 |
Prof. of Astrophysics |
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Solar structure and activity |
6 |
Dr Silja Pohjolainen |
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Total of main subject ECTS points |
43 | ||
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Other studies |
Finnish for Foreigners: Intensive Beginners' Course |
5 |
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The package of other studies can be chosen relatively freely from available courses of mathematics, physics, information technology, and economics. Teaching staff will be happy to help you fine-tune a package most beneficial for your studies. |
33 |
Total of other studies ECTS points |
38 | ||
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Master's thesis and training |
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Special work and work experience |
4 |
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Master's thesis |
35 |
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Total of all ECTS points to achieve master's degree |
120 | ||
Doctoral degree studies are very flexible and a study plan has to be made at the beginning of studies. Ph.D. student's supervisor assists in making the plan, as necessary, but a rough plan for all specialisations is available on the page describing doctoral degree programme.